Well, after my first and mostly successful wooden gokart, I decided to build a sturdier and better one. I used the same wheels, engine, axles, and seat from the first one. For specific details on mounting the engine, sprocket, and wheels, visit my first gokart. This is definitely an improvement from the first. For your convenience, I made a 3D Sketchup model. Download it here. The following steps contain pictures from Sketchup. I recommend you use Sketchup to find the exact dimensions.
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willisdaye
says:
Jun 3, 2013. 2:37 PMReply
How are you attaching the wheels to the axle? Also, how did you attach the sprocket to the wheel?
s25216
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Jun 2, 2013. 9:32 AMReply
one more question- where did you get the sprocket? they seem to fit perfectly to the wheel.
jhansher
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May 6, 2013. 9:21 AMReply
What size tires did you use?
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to May 21, 2013. 5:18 PMReply
10" or so. Basically wagon wheels.
mechanic1958
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Mar 11, 2013. 2:53 PMReply
I made this exact go cart to the exact dimensions a while ago. I used a 5 hp tiller engine same as you. When i tilted the steering just a little bit a 2o kmph the cart flip and i broke 8 bones and had 7 bone contusions. and the exaust burned me when the engine landed on me. bed ridden for 4 years. Just consider danger before you make this.
s25216
in reply to May 20, 2013. 3:30 PMReply
seems legit -.-
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Apr 10, 2013. 2:41 PMReply
My, that's bad. Sorry to here that. Yes, use all caution.
jpatel364
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Jan 23, 2013. 2:19 PMReply
is a clutch needed or is it optional
mstandring
in reply to Jan 27, 2013. 8:36 PMReply
needed definitely not optional
mstandring
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Jan 27, 2013. 8:34 PMReply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF5yROdMuv4
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wildafrican
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Jan 23, 2013. 3:49 AMReply
are there BRAKES.
s25216
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Dec 10, 2012. 5:14 PMReply
Where did you get your bearings for the back and front wheels?
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jan 14, 2013. 3:14 PMReply
The front wheels came with bearings and are free spinning on the axle. the rear wheels also came with bearings, but I bolted the wheels to the axle to connect it to the engine.
jpatel364
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Jan 6, 2013. 10:56 AMReply
how fast does that go approximately in MPH??? Plz reply
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jan 14, 2013. 3:12 PMReply
21.4 mph
jpatel364
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Jan 6, 2013. 10:58 AMReply
could u please list all the materials u used
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jan 14, 2013. 3:11 PMReply
Wood, 4 bearings, 2 steel dowels, 4 wheels, 1 engine, misc bolts and nuts, screws, sprocket, clutch, chain. This was intended to be a body update for my first gokart.
jpatel364
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Jan 6, 2013. 10:58 AMReply
where is the brake
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jan 14, 2013. 3:09 PMReply
Nowhere, thats what makes it so fun ;)
jpatel364
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Jan 6, 2013. 2:27 PMReply
im planning on making that but id like to add some body mods to make it look cooler got any ideas
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jan 14, 2013. 3:08 PMReply
Led underbody lighting? Maybe that's a bit far-out ;) Straight pipe would add sound. Stickers on the side perhaps? Be creative!
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Justinvent
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Nov 27, 2012. 7:36 PMReply
can you send me a link to all the parts in the drivetrain, axle, wheels, sprocket and connector? thanks for posting this great diy, by the way
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Justinvent
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Nov 27, 2012. 5:10 PMReply
what did you use for the axles?
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Nov 27, 2012. 5:15 PMReply
Steel rods from Lowes. About $10 a piece.
James F
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Nov 18, 2012. 11:36 PMReply
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 5hp briggs and stratton or honda engine
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Nov 27, 2012. 2:09 PMReply
At an auction or on ebay. Might find a steal somewhere.
byufan101
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Nov 14, 2012. 4:17 PMReply
So, I finished the gokart!!! and just today, the clutch burned out;). thanks for the awesome plans hunter13!! the gk was a blast:)
DBOY STATIST
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Oct 3, 2012. 5:17 AMReply
Can u please least all the tools and bolts that u used to stick it all togeather.
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Oct 11, 2012. 1:10 PMReply
Drill press, screwdriver, sander, saw, ratchet wrenches, pliers, anything that I could find.
byufan101
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Jul 7, 2012. 3:54 PMReply
hey how long is your axle? and is your vid filmed in the U.S.?
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jul 18, 2012. 6:21 PMReply
Filmed in the U.S. Why?
byufan101
in reply to Jul 20, 2012. 3:25 PMReply
i was just wondering b/c we live in like a desert and I've never seen a lot of trees around
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jul 22, 2012. 11:17 AMReply
I live in the deciduous forests of north-east-central Ohio;) Quite luscious during the summer.
byufan101
in reply to Jul 29, 2012. 2:05 PMReply
ha. and here in vegas is the luscious 120 degree sun. quite hot
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jul 18, 2012. 6:37 PMReply
Axle is around thirty-one inches BTW.
XxiijamesxX
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Jul 16, 2012. 6:46 AMReply
what type of engine do u need im startig toget confussed around the axle part by the wheel
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hunter13 (author)
in reply to Jul 18, 2012. 6:27 PMReply
Goodness, experiment a little;) A 5hp engine has plenty of guts. I'd prefer a Honda, but this was a cheap engine I picked up at an auction. BTW, the wheel is bolted through the axle. I think the bolt is 3/8" thick. It is also heat-treated(that makes them tough as Chuck Norris). And it's double threaded(no head, threads on both sides).
XxiijamesxX
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Jul 17, 2012. 8:34 AMReply
tickness of screws aswell ??
XxiijamesxX
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Jul 17, 2012. 8:32 AMReply
What thickness is the bolt ??.
XxiijamesxX
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Jun 28, 2012. 10:18 AMReply
how long is it with out the wood sticking out on the back??
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